Management Skills

A good leader isn’t one who dictates and instructs with brute force to achieve results. No, a good leader is someone who leads by example, getting stuck in and giving staff members the opportunity to contribute and discuss ideas. Innovation is difficult to come from just one person after all!

An effective leader will:

Gain the respect of the team by involving them in discussion/decision making and inspire them with a shared goal or vision

Provide encouragement and be able to pre-determine or identify situations where individuals may be struggling

Recognise and reward excellent performance whilst also identifying and resolving areas for improvement

Strategy

As mentioned a few times before, if you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail. A business strategy is different from a business plan. The strategy is all about the long-term goals and the path to achieving the overall vision you had when starting out.

Driving a car with very little visibility is dangerous, and so is running a business. A business strategy helps you understand where your business is heading and what needs to be done to help it get there. The strategy will help you understand the challenges and opportunities your business will face and will give you plenty of time to prepare how you will address them. Giving yourself the opportunity to be proactive rather than reactive will improve the overall performance of your business!

Delegation

As a manager, it is extremely helpful to know what each of your workforces members strengths and weaknesses are. With this knowledge, it means you can delegate tasks to each member in a way that will maximise efficiency – if that by time or cost savings. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can complete most tasks by yourself. We all have different strengths and utilizing extra hands will benefit the company in the long run!

Do you need advice and support?

Your first step is to book a telephone or face to face appointment with a growth hub advisor. They will introduce you to the right people.